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How to get fromCharleston to Columbusby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Columbus by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Indianapolis, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CHS - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi taxi
    6h 2m
    $215–669

  2. Fly to Covington, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Covington (CVG)plane plane CHS - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Columbuscar car
    5h 2m
    $95–976

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bloomington to Columbustaxi taxi
    26h 14m
    $234–384

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis to Columbustaxi taxi
    29h 16m
    $501–966

  5. Drive 648.6 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Columbuscar car 648.6 mi
    12h 25m
    $119–171

  6. Fly to Louisville International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane CHS - SDF
    2. Take the bus from El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN to TA Travel Center - Seymourbus bus
    7h 54m
    $422–592

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Columbus, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Columbus. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS airport, fly to Indianapolis (IND), then take the taxi to Columbus. Alternatively, you can take the line 10 bus to N. Charleston SuperStop on Rivers Ave, take the line 104 bus to North Charleston Transit Center, walk to Charleston Bus Station, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Bloomington, then take the taxi to Columbus.

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